GLP-1 doesn’t just change appetite - it changes how women need to train, recover, and fuel their bodies.

In this episode, Nicole is joined by women’s health and fitness coach Angela Macleod to unpack what actually works for women using GLP-1 medications, especially through perimenopause and midlife weight loss.

They talk honestly about why traditional “push harder” fitness advice often backfires… how fear of muscle loss can drive overtraining and burnout… and why exhaustion is not a badge of honour when it comes to health.

This conversation explores the real shifts women need to make with strength training, recovery, protein, and nervous system support - so weight loss doesn’t come at the cost of confidence, shape, or mental wellbeing.

It’s a grounded, evidence-based discussion for women who want to feel strong, supported, and in tune with their bodies - not punished by them.

If you’re on GLP-1, considering it, or simply tired of fitness that leaves you shattered instead of empowered, this episode will change how you think about movement.

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Vision boarding has been sold to us as magic for years. Stick pictures on a board, hope the universe does the rest… and then wonder why nothing actually changes.

In this episode of The You Lounge, we reframe vision boarding for what it really is: neural training.

This conversation strips away the “woo woo” and breaks down the real brain science behind why vision boards can work - and why most don’t. We explore how attention, identity, emotional safety and behaviour change all play a role in whether your vision becomes reality… or just another forgotten January ritual.

You’ll learn:

• The neuroscience behind vision boards and the Reticular Activating System (RAS)

• Why most vision boards activate fantasy, not follow-through

• How emotional distance and pressure quietly sabotage motivation

• The difference between wishing for change and training your brain for it

• Evidence-based approaches used in elite performance psychology

• How to build a vision board that supports identity, safety and action

• Simple ways to bridge vision into real-world behaviour

This episode draws on: ✔️ Mental imagery from elite sport ✔️ Mental contrasting (Gabriele Oettingen) ✔️ Implementation intentions (Peter Gollwitzer) ✔️ Identity-based behavioural psychology

Because vision boards don’t change your life. Your brain does.

If you want support turning vision into follow-through, this is exactly the work we do inside Become HER - focusing on identity, habits, nervous system regulation and real, sustainable action.

✨ Become HER VIP (in-person experience with Empowerment Photoshoot) - https://stan.store/Nicolemckeecoaching/p/become-her-in-6-vip ✨ Become HER Online Only - https://stan.store/Nicolemckeecoaching/p/become-her-in-6-online-only We kick off 2nd January.

And if you’d like my 10-step Future Self Vision Board process, I’ll give it to you completely free - but you have to ask for it.

📧 Email me at nicole@nicolemckeecoaching.com with the subject Vision Board and I’ll send it straight to you.

No magic. No fluff. Just neuroscience, clarity, and follow-through.

Navigating the GLP-1 Abuse Era | The Impact of GLP-1 on Body Image

In this episode of The You Lounge, Nicole McKee and Marianne Bell unpack what they’re calling the GLP-1 abuse era - and why the conversation around weight loss medications has become so distorted.

They explore how GLP-1 has been glamorised, misunderstood, and, in some cases, misused, alongside the relentless societal pressure to be thin at any cost. From media scare stories to quiet disordered behaviours no one’s talking about, this is an honest, nuanced conversation about what’s really happening beneath the headlines.

Nicole and Marianne share personal reflections, challenge diet culture narratives, and highlight why education, mindset, and body image support matter more than ever in this new weight loss landscape. This episode isn’t anti-GLP-1 — it’s pro-informed choice, mental health, and sustainable transformation.

If you’re on a GLP-1, considering one, or simply tired of the noise, shame, and misinformation around weight loss - this conversation is for you.

✨ Plus, hear about their upcoming programme designed to support deep mindset shifts, healthy identity change, and long-term success beyond the scales.

Key moments you’ll hear:

• Why we’re living in the “GLP-1 abuse era”

• How media narratives shape fear and shame

• The hidden risks of misuse and diet mentality

• Why thinness still equals worth for so many women

• What real transformation actually requires

🎧 Because it’s not just about losing weight - it’s about how you live in your body.

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The You Lounge Podcast - with Nicole & Marianne

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the real reason women hire a health coach - and it has nothing to do with macros, meal plans, or “trying harder.”

Most women aren’t struggling because they’re lazy. They’re struggling because they’re exhausted from doing everything alone.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the same loops - ✨ starting again every Monday ✨ knowing better but not doing better ✨ overwhelmed, overstretched, and under-supported ✨ dipping in and out of consistency ✨ or battling emotional eating, perfectionism, or self-sabotage…

…this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

We break down:

• Why information isn’t the problem - identity is

• The psychology behind why women stay stuck

• Why support + structure is the fastest route to long-term change

• How coaching gives you the accountability, simplicity, and emotional safety your brain has been craving

• The exact moment most women realise: “I don’t want to do this alone anymore.”

Whether you’re on a GLP-1 or navigating your journey without medication, this conversation will help you understand what actually moves the needle - and what keeps you circling the same patterns.

And because not everyone is ready for coaching (yet), we also share the six pillars every woman should build at the very start of her health journey, so you can create progress and stability right now.

This episode is your permission slip to finally stop white-knuckling your way through change - and step into a version of you who’s supported, empowered, and truly thriving.

Join Become HER in 6 - your 6-week identity reset. VIP enrolment link: https://stan.store/Nicolemckeecoaching/p/become-her-in-6-vip

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The Festive Season Survival Guide: 10 Tools That Actually Work

December is the month where routines wobble, cravings creep in, and “I’ll start again in January” becomes the vibe. In this episode of The You Lounge, Nicole and Marianne break down 10 simple, realistic ways to stay on track in December - without feeling restricted, boring, or left out of the fun.

From anchoring your mornings to outsmarting the buffet table, this episode gives you practical strategies that actually work in real life. You’ll hear how to protect your movement, tune into hunger and fullness cues, shift your social defaults, and keep your mindset strong when festive chaos hits.

This isn’t about perfection - it’s about staying intentional, feeling good, and avoiding the classic December self-sabotage spiral.

Inside the episode: • Why December is self-sabotage season for so many women • The 10 tools that keep you consistent (and proud of yourself) • How to anchor your morning for better decisions • The power of “pre-buffering” before events • Small plates, big impact • Protecting your movement when your schedule is busy • Listening to your hunger cues instead of the room • Smarter social swaps that still feel fun • Mindset shifts that stop all-or-nothing thinking

We get fully into it at 7m20s if you want to miss out our babble 🙂 and get straight into the good stuff.

Navigating Weight Loss, GLP-1s & the Mindset Shift No One Talks About

In this candid, straight-talk conversation, Nicole McKee and Marianne Bell dive into the real side of weight loss - the science, the psychology, and the messy bits in between.

From breaking down the differences between Wegovy and Mounjaro to unpacking how weight loss changes the way the world responds to you, this episode blends practical coaching with lived experience. Expect honest reflections, expert insights, and the kind of transparency that makes you feel instantly less alone.

Nicole and Marianne explore why those last few kilos feel impossible, how confidence subtly shifts interactions, and why body image perception doesn’t magically fix itself when the weight drops. They also share strategies for plateaus, adjusting nutrition as your body changes, and keeping your mental health intact while transforming your physical health.

Whether you're on GLP-1s, supporting someone who is, or simply committed to feeling better in your body, this episode gives you the mindset tools, the coaching lens, and the compassion you need for the journey ahead.

✨ What you’ll learn:

• Wegovy vs Mounjaro - how they differ and what that means for your results

• Why weight loss experiences vary wildly from person to person

• Why the final kilos are often the hardest

• How to break plateaus through movement, nutrition tweaks & routine shifts

• Why confidence changes how people treat you

• How sharing your story helps others feel seen

Perfect for listeners curious about: weight loss, GLP-1 medications, Wegovy, Mounjaro, body image, self-care, health coaching, nutrition, fitness, and mental wellbeing.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this still so hard?” - this one’s your sign to press play.

The You Lounge - The Body Positivity Lie & Stepping Into Main Character Energy on GLP-1

This week, we’re getting honest - brutally honest - about the body positivity movement and why some of the messaging is keeping women stuck, small, and silently suffering.

If you’ve ever felt torn between “love yourself as you are” and “I want more for my life,” this episode will feel like a deep exhale. We’re unpacking the nuance that nobody wants to talk about: you can love yourself and want to change. You can accept your body and desire a healthier, stronger one. You can be grateful and still want better.

And if you’re on GLP-1 medication? This is your permission slip to step fully into your main character era - not the watered-down version of you, but the woman who owns her goals, heals her mind, and leads her life with intention.

Inside this episode:

✨ The real reason body positivity can become another cage ✨ Why wanting to transform isn’t shameful - it’s powerful ✨ How GLP-1 gives you the clarity to finally hear your true desires (even if it's scary) ✨ Stepping out of survival mode and into your main character energy ✨ The mindset shifts that actually create long-term change

This is not a fluffy empowerment chat. This is a recalibration. A call-forward. A reminder that you’re allowed to want a bigger, brighter, more regulated life - without apology.

Grab your coffee, your AirPods, and settle in. Your main character moment starts now.

Your gut isn’t just digesting your food… it’s holding a full-on conversation with your brain, narrating your mood, your cravings, your anxiety levels - and even how resilient you feel in midlife and weight loss.

In this episode, we dive deep into the gut–brain axis: the hormones, the microbes, the neural superhighway between your belly and your mind… and how stress, poor sleep, GLP-1 medication, and midlife changes can throw the whole system off.

Expect science made simple, story made relatable, and solutions you can actually use.

We cover: • What the gut is really “saying” to your brain • How stress and emotional eating are rooted in this axis • Why fibre, protein, and microbiome support matter more than you think • How GLP-1 affects gut–brain signalling (in a good way) • The tiny daily tweaks that make your mood, hunger, and energy so much more predictable

If you’re a woman who’s ever wondered why your stomach is basically your second brain - or why your mood and digestion are so tightly connected - this episode will make everything click.

Hit play, grab a cup of something warm, and let’s decode the messages your body has been sending you all along.